100% Online Event Aims to Raise Funds for Coding Nonprofits, Including Women Who Code, ScriptEd, and Code.org this December

SAN FRANCISCO – Nov. 11, 2014 – On December 1-4, 2014, some of the brightest minds in computer science will come together at hack.summit() to raise money for coding nonprofits, encourage mentorship in the coding space, and provide words of wisdom for programmers of all languages and skill sets, on a completely digital stage. Tickets are available via donation to partnered nonprofits; those who are unable to donate can earn a free ticket by spreading the word via social media. Full details are available at http://hacksummit.org. Continue reading Leading Minds in Programming Unite on the Virtual Stage at hack.summit()

Leading South Korean Entertainment Company to Publish ChronoBlade, Real-Time Multiplayer Action RPG, on Mobile Platforms Across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa

SAN FRANCISCO – Mar. 11, 2013 –nWay, an independent San Francisco-based gaming startup, and Korean digital entertainment company CJ E&M Netmarble (130960:KS) have today announced an exclusive mobile publishing partnership for ChronoBlade, nWay’s free-to-play multiplayer action RPG, in select regions. CJ E&M Netmarble will have exclusive publishing rights to the iOS and Android versions of ChronoBlade for three years in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. Currently available on Facebook, the mobile version is under development and slated for global release later this year.

PARIS – Feb. 12, 2014 – Voxler Games, a musical games specialist, is proud to announce that Let’s Sing is now available on Steam. The Steam release follows the previous PC launch of the game last December.

SAN FRANCISCO – Dec. 10, 2013 –nWay, an independent San Francisco-based gaming startup, has announced that ChronoBlade has opened the multiverse to synchronous Player Versus Player (PvP) Arena combat. Similar to traditional fighting games like Street Fighter and Tekken, players compete head-to-head in real time combat but over the web with characters that have customized abilities and traits, and equipment sets. Ranked PvP matches will yield awards and prizes, with player victories recorded and listed on ranked global leaderboards. Players will also be able to form a guild to show off their team’s top brawler status to the world. Players can now experience PvP Arena combat, and all of the new content added for free at www.chronoblade.com.

Wyrmbyte’s Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Game Begins Greenlight Process on Steam; Launches Season One with New Features

SAN FRANCISCO — July 17, 2013 — Wyrmbyte, an indie video game studio made up of veteran developers, today announced new metrics and features for the company’s inaugural title, Dragons and Titans, which has attracted over 600,000 players worldwide since beginning its open beta May 1. Wyrmbyte is celebrating the full release of Dragons and Titans and this metrics milestone by launching a Steam Greenlight campaign, adding new player customization features, and introducing its first recurring competitive season, where top-ranked players will win special prizes. Continue reading Dragons and Titans Surpasses 600,000 Players

Chartboost Store Empowers Mobile Game Developers to Modify their In-app Store and Virtual Items in Real Time

SAN FRANCISCO – July 11, 2013 – Chartboost – the business engine for mobile game developers around the world – today announced the launch of Chartboost Store, the latest addition to the company’s powerful technology platform that helps developers attract gamers and make money. Today’s launch underscores the company’s core mission to provide developers with a full suite of business tools that drive their businesses forward. Chartboost Store, which joins the company’s widely popular offerings – Direct Deals, Cross Promotion, and the Chartboost Network – harnesses the power of data to give developers full control to make real-time adjustments to their in-game marketplaces.